Armenia maintains the Consulate General of Armenia in Marseille to provide consular services for Armenian nationals living in Marseille and the surrounding regions.
Contact Details
| Address | 15 avenue Frédéric Mistral, 13008 Marseille, France |
| Telephone | +33 4 95 09 42 80 +33 4 95 09 42 85 +33 4 91 01 85 75 |
| armgenconsulatemarseille@mfa.am |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Who does the Armenian consulate general in Marseille serve?
Armenia runs this consulate general for its citizens in this part of France. The Armenian community in France numbers around 24,589, according to French official figures. Armenia also has consular offices in Lyon. Full consular services are available at the consulate general in Lyon, roughly 274 km from here. Distance to the Armenian Embassy in Paris: about 664 km.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Armenian authorities ask for:
Renewing an Armenian passport abroad (adults)
- Apply in person at the nearest Armenian embassy or consulate
- Completed application form
- Four identical colour photos, 35 × 45 mm, taken within the last six months
- Your expired passport plus copies of pages 2–5
- Men aged 18–55: military service documents (or deferment/conscription reference)
- Receipt for the consular fee; foreign documents need an apostille and Armenian translation
Sources: Embassy of Armenia to the USA – passport (mfa.am) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Do French citizens need a visa for Armenia?
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Armenia (up to 180 days). A valid passport is required. Parts of Armenia are classified as areas to avoid in French travel advice. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Marseille serve
62 other countries are represented in Marseille serve, among them: Algeria (consulate general), Belgium (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Cameroon (consulate general), China (consulate general), Dominican Republic (consulate general), Egypt (consulate general), Germany (consulate general), Indonesia (consulate general), Italy (consulate general), Japan (consulate general), Lebanon (consulate general), Libya (consulate general), Madagascar (consulate general), Morocco (consulate general), Panama (consulate general), Portugal (consulate general), Romania (consulate general), Russia (consulate general), Senegal (consulate general). The full list of all 63 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Expect closures on French public holidays as well as on the Armenian national holiday (21 September). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Armenian missions in France
Armenia in France
Measured in a straight line from Marseille, the nearest other Armenian office is the Consulate General in Lyon (about 280 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Marseille.
- Paris (660 km) – Embassy of Armenia
- Lyon (280 km) – Consulate General
- Marseille – Consulate General (this page)
- Nantes (700 km) – Honorary Consulate
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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